Under Connecticut's pesticide recertification program, how many continuing education credits must a certified applicator generally earn per certification category, per five-year renewal cycle?
A. 3 credits
B. 6 credits
C. 8 credits
D. 12 credits
Source: CT DEEP Pesticide License Recertification Requirements
The primary federal law governing the registration, sale, and use of pesticides in the United States, and the basis for Connecticut's applicator certification program, is:
A. The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
B. The Clean Water Act
C. The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
D. The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
Source: 7 U.S.C. § 136 et seq. (FIFRA)
Before a pesticide product can be legally sold or distributed in the United States, FIFRA generally requires that it be:
A. Approved by the FDA only
B. Registered with EPA
C. Approved by the state Department of Agriculture only, with no federal role
D. Certified by a private testing laboratory of the manufacturer's choosing, with no government review
Source: 7 U.S.C. § 136a (FIFRA § 3)
The principle that "the label is the law" means that:
A. Label instructions are only suggestions and may be adjusted at the applicator's discretion
B. Only the product's brand name on the label has legal significance
C. Using a registered pesticide in a manner inconsistent with its labeling is a federal violation
D. Labels are optional if the applicator is certified
Source: 7 U.S.C. § 136j (FIFRA § 12(a)(2)(G))
Which of the following is a required element of a pesticide product label under EPA labeling regulations?
A. The applicator's personal cell phone number
B. The retail price of the product
C. The manufacturer's stock market ticker symbol
D. The EPA registration number and signal word
Source: 40 CFR 156.10
